Safe Driving Tips for this Winter Season

Dec 4, 2018

Here at Classic Toyota, we understand what it means to be a reliable Toyota dealership. While selling great cars, and having an honest and skilled sales staff is important, our customer’s safety is just as important, and with winter here, staying safe on the road is a priority.

Here in Waukegan, IL winter temperatures can drop significantly. Getting as low as 18 degrees Fahrenheit. These low temperatures combined with winter weather can mean for some nasty road conditions. Between rain, snow, and ice, plenty of drivers inexperience to the Illinois winter can find themselves in over their head. Fortunately, there are some ways you can drive safely this winter.

By reducing your speed, and not slamming on your brakes or accelerator you can reduce the chances of spinning out on an icy stretch of road. When climbing up a steep incline, it is highly recommended that you don’t stop halfway, doing so can put you in a place where you have to accelerate suddenly, which as a result can cause your wheels to spin out on the road.

You should also avoid using cruise control when driving on a wet or icy road; that way, you can react in time if your tires lose traction. Lastly, the best piece of advice we can give is just to stay home. If the weather is terrible, the temperatures are low, and the road conditions aren’t safe, staying home can be your best bet at avoiding the dangers of winter driving.

While we have a wide selection of new and pre-owned cars from Toyota, our team is also well-versed on safe winter driving. If you have more questions or want to get your car winter-ready, visit our dealership today and we can fulfill all of your automotive needs.